Grade 6 and 7 Project 2: Graphics and Design Project

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1. You will learn about layers in Paint.net and produce 2 original images.

2. You will review a series of publications (business letter, flyer, brochure, and poster) and attempt to describe the design in relation to the amount of text and graphics

3. You will create at least two different products using built-in templates (Microsoft Publisher) making the necessary changes to the template so that it is fit for purpose and audience

4. You will review one of their publications and one of another student giving recommendations for improvement where appropriate

5. You will look at logos and try to formulate rules for what makes a good logo and what design characteristics make bad logos.

6. You will plan a logo by collecting stimulus materials from the Internet or by producing a hand drawn sketch

7. You will design a vector logo design using DrawPlus

8. You will evaluate the logo of another student compared to the rules they made. They will provide written feedback on how the logo could be further improved.

9. You will research, design and produce a Vector avatar using Drawplus



FINAL TASK

Helping Hand Saigon want someone to design either a poster or a flyer. The purpose is to try and get more people interested in volunteering at a local orphanage in Binh Thanh. 

1. Decide on who the audience will be
2. Plan on paper either an A4 poster or flyer
3. Using the design skills you have learnt, make the poster using any suitable software.
4.  Screenshot and label the poster describing all of the skills you have used to make it and why it is suitable for your audience.

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